Pictured: Man wanted in connection with acid find at Middlesbrough train station

BRITISH Transport Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with the discovery of hydrochloric acid on a train.

BRITISH Transport Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with the discovery of hydrochloric acid on a train.

Middlesbrough Train Station was evacuated after the hazardous liquid was found in a soft drinks bottle last night.

Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for help to trace a man they believe may have information in relation to the incident.

Their officers were called to the station at 7.16pm yesterday after receiving reports of a burning smell on board a Northern Rail service due to travel from Middlesbrough to Darlington.

On further inspection, officers discovered a bottle containing an unknown substance on board the train. The fire service was called and the train and station evacuated as a precautionary measure due to fumes.

The liquid in the bottle was subsequently identified by the fire service as a form of hydrochloric acid, and was decanted and the train made safe before being moved to sidings.

Detective Inspector Mick Jackson of British Transport Police said: “We have been undertaking enquiries, including checking CCTV, to ascertain how and why the bottle came to be on the train, and believe the man pictured may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

“If you know him we would like to hear from you.”

British Transport Police can be contacted on 0800 405040. In calls, please quote background log B4/NEA of 14/01/2012. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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